Ever since I had my daughter, I have not been much of a drinker. Though I do have to say that once in a while I do like to have a drink, especially on hot summer days.

I was recently given the opportunity to review the new Michelob Ultra Light Cider. I was also sent an Outdoor Gathering kit which included a Crate & Barrel Table In A Bag, a Crate & Barrel Picnic Blanket, a Crate & Barrel Insulated Tote, two coordinating Crate & Barrel Napkins, a Crate & Barrel Cutting Board, two acrylic glasses, a summer sausage, and a box of crackers.

One hot summer day, my husband and I decided to try these out. We set everything up and poured ourselves a glass each. There is just one word to describe it – delicious! It was light, crisp, and refreshing. A perfect hot summer day type of drink.

Some great things to know about the Michelob ULTRA Light Cider are that it is made from crisp apples making it a naturally sweetened, gluten-free cider, and at 120 calories, it has one-third fewer calories than other ciders. And, if you don’t like the taste of beer, have no fear, it definitely doesn’t taste like beer. It tastes more like champagne!

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To celebrate the arrival of “Ice Age: Continental Drift” in movie theaters in July, Bazooka Candy Brands is debuting some cool Ice Age-themed candy at stores nationwide. You will be able to find some of their most favorite characters from the movie on the packaging of Ring Pop, Juicy Drop Pop, Jumbo Push Pop, and Baby Bottle Pop.

Ring Pop is also debuting a special edition “Brry” flavor in honor of the 20th Century Fox Flick.

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About the Book: Julia Abbot and Ryan Matthews have been inseparable best friends since the moment they met. Each of them fight an internal battle, unwilling to risk their incredible friendship, but unable to quell their deep longing for the other. On the verge of Ryan’s departure to Harvard Medical School and Julia’s for her new job on the opposite coast, they are forced to face the undeniable truth of their deeper feelings and find themselves enthralled in a passion like neither has ever known.

The lovers are faced with forced separation, great distances and others who try to sabotage their relationship as both of them work to build the shared future they both dream of. When their lives begin to finally gel, Julia is offered a promotion that will jettison her career to new heights. Ryan is left angry and bereft as it will only postpone their reunion yet again. In light of the sacrifices she has made for him, he can hardly deny her, and Julia is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. Will she choose the chance of a lifetime or the love of her life?

The Future of Our Past is the first book in The Remembrance Trilogy, a truly transcendent love story of a powerful and passionate connection, like we all dream of.

My Review: If you love romance books then this book is for you. An amazing book about an incedible love story. This book had great characters and the storyline great. This was a book that definitely left me wanting more. I highly suggest this book if you are looking for a very real feeling love story. Great summer reading.

Author Bio: Kahlen Aymes grew up in the Mid-Western United States and was educated at a private university. She is divorced with one daughter, has a B.S.B.A. degree in business/marketing and began writing as a way to network a business venture. Soon, writing turned into her passion and morphed all other career goals. Her readers have told her they want to read angsty, passionate love stories that put them into the pages. She does her best to deliver! Her work was described by her publisher as “…a female fantasy – the intersection of perfect love, tragedy and raging intimacy.”

Nominated for numerous writing awards in the second largest derivative fiction community in the world, she has won several, including Best Author, Best Angst, Best Love Scene, Best Indie Fiction & Best Series. Kahlen enjoys communicating with her readers far and near, and encourages them to contact her personally!

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Disclosure: Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising.

About the Book: Jonathan is a young man, on the cusp of taking his Master’s place as magician of Third Chapel. Things are better than he ever expected; he’s becoming closer to his father, he is in the midst of a blossoming romance, and his magical abilities are growing every day.

And then an exotic stranger named Bixby finds his way to Third Chapel. The faerie is curious about the people that inhabit Caithiir, the great city that stands so close to the woods, and Mother is not around to stop him from finding out what he can.

Mother, however, has been awakened in Bixby’s absence only to find that one of her own has openly defied her. Jonathan and his Master are determined to protect Bixby, but the cost may be more than they can afford to lose.

My Review: This was an excellent book. This is not my usual type of book but something about the synopsis made me want to read it. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! It was a very interesting book that was hard to put down. Great summer reading.

I have been writing for as long as I can remember, and will continue to write until there are no white pages left for me. I write for myself, it’s a release-a breath, and I write for my children. I want them to know that there are other worlds out there, worlds with real heroes, and worlds made up of whatever colors they can imagine. My Big Girl, my Princess, my Baby Girl, and my Baby Boy- they make my world so much bigger.

Recently I published the 2nd edition of my first novel, The River Runes, with a new cover and quite a few edits that I am very excited about.

I have also started working on my second, Clockwork Charlie. It’s a new venture for me, and I’m stepping out of my comfort zone on this one.

In the times between, I write short stories, and even dabble in some poetry. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, feel free to ask.

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Disclosure: Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising.